B.S., Missouri State University
M.S., University of Arkansas
Ph.D.,University of Florida

Research Interests

Areas of research interest focus on pre- and post-harvest methodologies that impact factors considered traits of value to the red meat industry and red meat animal producers. Current programs of interest include:

Pre-harvest production and management factors that affect lean meat yield, quality and profitability for beef and pork
Identifying methods to increase the value of red meat products through muscle profiling
Cellular mechanisms responsible for meat tenderness and quality
Investigation of pre- and post-harvest food safety strategies